Air Medical Journal
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 37-39 , January 2009

Transporting the Pregnant Patient in Shock: Case Report and Review

  • Kurt Smith, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Kurt A. Smith, MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, MSB 1554, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267
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  • Diana L. Deimling, RN, BSN
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  • William R. Hinckley, MD, FACEP

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PII: S1067-991X(08)00146-6

doi: 10.1016/j.amj.2008.06.003

Air Medical Journal
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 37-39 , January 2009

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